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UK government borrowing rises to £6.9bn as inflation boosts debt costs

UK government borrowing rose to £6.9bn last month after the country was forced to pay higher interest on its debt. Public…

The UK’s 4G mobile coverage is worse than Peru and Romania

Middlesbrough has the best 4G mobile phone coverage in Britain while Bournemouth has the worst, according to a study conducted…

Canadians rejoice, Tim Hortons hasn’t been put off UK expansion by Brexit

Canadian coffee brand Tim Hortons is launching its first UK store this year, in Glasgow. The UK will be the…

Rumours of the gluten-free fad’s death may have been exaggerated

Although some in the industry have forecast a decline in the popularity of gluten–free foods, the latest data doesn't appear to confirm…

Reckitt’s biggest ever deal in numbers

Reckitt Benckiser, the consumer goods giant, has agreed to buy US baby formula maker Mead Johnson. Here are some of…

UK supermarkets hit tip of the iceberg as lettuce shortage escalates

Supermarkets across the country have been forced to limit the amount of iceberg lettuce and broccoli customers can buy. Poor…